DrTeeth wrote:> I do not know how long the backup takes as when it> starts, I go to bed .> --

DrT,

Can you look at your ifw.log. What is the total time of your Changes only backups with and without the use of /usemd? In my case, despite the time taken for Gathering information, a /usemd backup is much faster.

On Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:37:34 PDT, just as I was about to take a herb,
Brian K disturbed my reverie and wrote:

>Can you look at your ifw.log. What is the total time of your Changes only backups with and without the use of /usemd? In my case, despite the time taken for Gathering information, a /usemd backup is much faster.

As I say, without this option, the backup starts in 30 secs MAX, with
the option, I have waited at least 30 MINS without it starting. The
time it takes after it starts is not relevant to me. I like to see my
backup having started before leaving the PC...just in case.

I have noticed this behaviour on another PC too. Even IfD takes longer
to start, though nothing like the effect of this option on IfW.
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Cheers,

DrT

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